just a bunch of silly blather
I've just read The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis (yes, I know that I'm awfully late), and . . . oh, my goodness, I wept a bit at the end of The Last Battle. I was really struck by the Christian symbolism of it all, but what touched me most of all was Lewis' description of the afterlife. Just thinking about it now gives me goosebumps. I love the ending; it was like a synthesis of all the books when Eustace and Lucy saw all the characters in the previous chronicles. Ah, 'twas beautiful. I think that my two favorite books from The Chronicles would be The Horse and His Boy (I ♥ Cor!) The Dawn Treader (and I absolutely adore Caspian). I also realized that The Chronicles is one series that really fleshes out the characters; I find that I can either really empathize with them or I really dislike them for their actions and choices. Anyway, my favorite characters are Lucy, Eustace, Caspian, Digory, and maybe even Edmund in the later books (although I sorely disliked him in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe). And, of course, Aslan. :)
And, because I'm obsessed with Dramione . . . I had a Dramione moment whilst reading the books. *g* Actually, it's more of a Draco moment, although the application's towards Dramione, if that makes sense. . . . At the end of The Last Battle, Eustace noticed that one of the Dwarves who'd helped to shoot the horses, hindering Tirian from victory, had entered through the door on Aslan's right (here, I see some more Christian symbolism--all those who are chosen by the Father sit at His right hand, while those who reject Him are on His left) . . . and those on Aslan's right are those who looked upon him with love. It just makes me think that no matter how hateful or horrid one acts outwardly, it could all just be a front. (Although, of course, what's usually on one's mind is what comes out in his actions.) Anyway, I shan't rave on about how very Draco (and eventually Draco/Hermione) that is to me, but I think you all understand. ;) I hope that Draco will see that his prejudice will cause nothing but death, destruction, and pain . . . even to those on his side, even if they don't see it.
Moving on. Because I haven't posted any quizzes and memes lately, I think that that is what I shall do now. :D
I am the sonnet, never quickly thrilled;
Not prone to overstated gushing praise
Nor yet to seething rants and anger, filled
With overstretched opinions to rephrase;
But on the other hand, not fond of fools,
And thus, not fond of people, on the whole;
And holding to the sound and useful rules,
Not those that seek unjustified control.
I'm balanced, measured, sensible (at least,
I think I am, and usually I'm right);
And when more ostentatious types have ceased,
I'm still around, and doing, still, alright.
In short, I'm calm and rational and stable -
Or, well, I am, as much as I am able. What Poetry Form Are You?
I am a Top-hat.
I'm a bit of a jack-of-all-trades; creative, in a stylistic sort of way, a little vain, a little dark, perhaps a little archaic. I get on alright with people, but I can take them or leave them.
What Sort of Hat Are You?
The Dante's Inferno Test has banished you to the Fifth Level of Hell!
Here is how you matched up against all the levels:
LevelScorePurgatory (Repenting Believers)ModerateLevel 1 - Limbo (Virtuous Non-Believers)Very LowLevel 2 (Lustful)HighLevel 3 (Gluttonous)Very HighLevel 4 (Prodigal and Avaricious)ModerateLevel 5 (Wrathful and Gloomy)Very HighLevel 6 - The City of Dis (Heretics)Very LowLevel 7 (Violent)HighLevel 8- the Malebolge (Fraudulent, Malicious, Panderers)ModerateLevel 9 - Cocytus (Treacherous)Very LowTake the Dante's Divine Comedy Inferno Test
I thought I'd get the third level, actually. *g*
I have a halberd. A reflective one at that. XD
And, lastly:
Gah. Anyway, I've a million things to do, both IRL and online . . . so, I've got to dash. Ta!
~C.T.
PS - Now I want a Narnian icon. Hm. And perhaps a Narnian layout? Will think about that.
And, because I'm obsessed with Dramione . . . I had a Dramione moment whilst reading the books. *g* Actually, it's more of a Draco moment, although the application's towards Dramione, if that makes sense. . . . At the end of The Last Battle, Eustace noticed that one of the Dwarves who'd helped to shoot the horses, hindering Tirian from victory, had entered through the door on Aslan's right (here, I see some more Christian symbolism--all those who are chosen by the Father sit at His right hand, while those who reject Him are on His left) . . . and those on Aslan's right are those who looked upon him with love. It just makes me think that no matter how hateful or horrid one acts outwardly, it could all just be a front. (Although, of course, what's usually on one's mind is what comes out in his actions.) Anyway, I shan't rave on about how very Draco (and eventually Draco/Hermione) that is to me, but I think you all understand. ;) I hope that Draco will see that his prejudice will cause nothing but death, destruction, and pain . . . even to those on his side, even if they don't see it.
Moving on. Because I haven't posted any quizzes and memes lately, I think that that is what I shall do now. :D
I am the sonnet, never quickly thrilled;
Not prone to overstated gushing praise
Nor yet to seething rants and anger, filled
With overstretched opinions to rephrase;
But on the other hand, not fond of fools,
And thus, not fond of people, on the whole;
And holding to the sound and useful rules,
Not those that seek unjustified control.
I'm balanced, measured, sensible (at least,
I think I am, and usually I'm right);
And when more ostentatious types have ceased,
I'm still around, and doing, still, alright.
In short, I'm calm and rational and stable -
Or, well, I am, as much as I am able. What Poetry Form Are You?
I am a Top-hat.
I'm a bit of a jack-of-all-trades; creative, in a stylistic sort of way, a little vain, a little dark, perhaps a little archaic. I get on alright with people, but I can take them or leave them.
What Sort of Hat Are You?
The Dante's Inferno Test has banished you to the Fifth Level of Hell!
Here is how you matched up against all the levels:
LevelScorePurgatory (Repenting Believers)ModerateLevel 1 - Limbo (Virtuous Non-Believers)Very LowLevel 2 (Lustful)HighLevel 3 (Gluttonous)Very HighLevel 4 (Prodigal and Avaricious)ModerateLevel 5 (Wrathful and Gloomy)Very HighLevel 6 - The City of Dis (Heretics)Very LowLevel 7 (Violent)HighLevel 8- the Malebolge (Fraudulent, Malicious, Panderers)ModerateLevel 9 - Cocytus (Treacherous)Very LowTake the Dante's Divine Comedy Inferno Test
I thought I'd get the third level, actually. *g*
I have a halberd. A reflective one at that. XD
And, lastly:
Gah. Anyway, I've a million things to do, both IRL and online . . . so, I've got to dash. Ta!
~C.T.
PS - Now I want a Narnian icon. Hm. And perhaps a Narnian layout? Will think about that.